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Rashid Mansoor

Founder

Founding CEO at HADEAN · Cofounder at Adbrain · Founder at Metagravity

London, England, United Kingdom

FoundedAdbrainHADEANMetagravity

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Charles GrummittunlockedRashid: together at University of Sussex (2011–2012)
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Rashid: together at Hadean
Rashid: together at University of Sussex

About

Rashid Mansoor is an executive technologist and chief architect focused on distributed systems and AI infrastructure for real-time applications in AI, defence, digital twins, and simulation. He co-founded Adbrain, a real-time AI/ML identity platform later acquired by The Trade Desk, and later co-founded Hadean, where he contributed to its compute architecture and commercial development across defence, gaming, and digital twin programmes. At MetaGravity, he led the development of a distributed compute platform applied to hyperscale simulation, digital worlds, defence, and multi-agent intelligence.

Founding CEO at HADEAN

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HADEAN's investors · 10

2050 CapitalLondon · $200K – $3M checksAurum Venture PartnersPleasantonBooz Allen Venturessince 2026Entrepreneur FirstBengaluru · $1M – $7M checksIn-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M checksMolten VenturesLondon · $2.5M – $63M checksSanctor CapitalNew YorkTIRTA VenturesNew YorkTwin Track VenturesLondonVU Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $200K – $1M checks

Co-founders at HADEAN

AMAlec Mocatta
Alec MocattaFounding CTO

Cofounder at Adbrain

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Adbrain's investors · 6

Cisco InvestmentsSan JoseEntrepreneur FirstBengaluru · $1M – $7M checksFirestartrLondonNotion CapitalLondon · $1M – $100M checksoctopus investmentsLondonOctopus VenturesLondon · $130K – $1.3M checks

Co-founders at Adbrain

EVElia Videtta
Elia VidettaCofounder

Founder at Metagravity

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Metagravity's investors · 3

Market One CapitalWarsaw · $216K – $2.2M checksMulana CapitalRyze LabsMiami

Experience

  1. MetaGravityFounder, CEO, Chief Architect2021 — 2026Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  2. HadeanFounder, CEO, later CTO2015 — 2022London Area, United Kingdom
  3. AdbrainCo-Founder, Chief Scientist2015 — 2016London Area, United Kingdom
  4. AdbrainCo-Founder, CTO2012 — 2015London Area, United Kingdom
  5. University of SussexDoctoral Candidate/Tutor2011 — 2013East Sussex
  6. Entrepreneur FirstEntrepreneur, Inaugural Cohort2012 — 2013London Area, United Kingdom
  7. The Access GroupSenior Lead Developer2011 — 2012
  8. SphaerusFounder2011 — 2012London Area, United Kingdom
  9. Zone24x7Hardware Software Engineer2005 — 2006
  10. e-foundryCEO, Co-Founder2003 — 2005

Skills & more

Enterprise Software SalesSystem ArchitectureStrategic VisionPeople ManagementDistributed AlgorithmsEnterprise Technology SalesDeep LearningDevice DriversHardware ArchitectureWindows kernel programmingElectronics Hardware DesignLinux Kernel
+12 moreLow Level ProgrammingProduct DevelopmentAutomotive ElectronicsPower SystemsSalesElectronic EngineeringHigh Performance Computing (HPC)LeadershipC#C++LinuxC

Languages English

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rashid Mansoor?
Rashid Mansoor is an executive technologist and chief architect focused on distributed systems and AI infrastructure for real-time applications in AI, defence, digital twins, and simulation. He co-founded Adbrain, a real-time AI/ML identity platform later acquired by The Trade Desk, and later co-founded Hadean, where he contributed to its compute architecture and commercial development across defence, gaming, and digital twin programmes. At MetaGravity, he led the development of a distributed compute platform applied to hyperscale simulation, digital worlds, defence, and multi-agent intelligence.
Where does Rashid Mansoor work?
Rashid Mansoor is Cofounder of Adbrain and Founding CEO at HADEAN and Founder at Metagravity.
What companies did Rashid Mansoor found?
Rashid Mansoor founded Adbrain, HADEAN, Metagravity.
Where did Rashid Mansoor go to school?
Rashid Mansoor studied at University of Sussex (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD Cand.), Topology); University of Sussex (BEng (Hons), Electrical & Electronics Engineering); University of Portsmouth (BSc(Hons), Computing).

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Entrepreneur First mafia885

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University of Sussex mafia26

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Sumanta TalukdarPhDFounded WaveOptics +1Ali Haghighi-MoodDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Sirona-Medical Technologies, Inc. +1Amit PateMScFounded Snaptivityapp +1Wilfrid ObengBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Audiomob +1Simon SegarsBEngFounded ArmHannah JonesBachelor of ArtFounded Nike

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University of Portsmouth mafia9

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Anthony LapennaComputer ScienceFounded PortainerJustin MullenComputer ScienceFounded DataOpsAna Laguna PradasBachelor's degree (Erasmus)Founded ZoundreamTom FinnBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Strolll - companyTom AbbottFounded GalatiqJonathan LloydBachelor’s DegreeFounded CG Hero

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Adbrain mafia3

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Poul CostinskyChief ArchitectFounded Truthset +1Ed ChaterChief Marketing & Strategy OfficerFounded Evertune

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Hamish GarnettAssociate at Manta Ray VenturesMolly CookeTeam Assistant at NorthzoneJackson HeddyCFO at NorthzoneGeorgia AbbottAssociate Director at Marlin Equity PartnersSimon SegarsExecutive Advisor at Black Opal VenturesYuki KanematsuOperations Manager at Sozo Ventures

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Also attended University of Portsmouth29

Katie DhiravanijakulaStrategic Operations Manager, Thailand at Sora VenturesJoshua WarrenHead of HR at GP BullhoundMark LaneGlobal Head of Corporate Communications at Fortress Investment GroupDavid RolfeInvestment Partner at NVM Private Equity LLPLuke HortonPartner and COO at Brenteca InvestmentsLarry LiuManaging Partner, Celtic House Asia Partners at Celtic House Venture Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at MetaGravity1

Michał MroczkowskiInvestor at Market One Capital

Also worked at Hadean7

David CummingsVenture Partner at Molten VenturesNicola SinclairFounder & General Partner at Twin Track VenturesJerome JoaugVenture Capital at ISAI GestionBrian MacCarthyManaging Partner at Booz Allen VenturesAlec MocattaFounding CTO at HadeanCraig BeddisCurrent CEO at Hadean

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Also worked at Adbrain4

Vin LingathotiPartner at Cambridge Innovation CapitalElia VidettaCofounder at AdbrainEd ChaterChief Product Officer & Co-Founder at EvertunePoul CostinskyChief Science Officer & Co-Founder at Evertune

Also worked at Entrepreneur First714

Reid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockToby CoppelCo-founder and Partner at Mosaic VenturesBenedict EvansWrites a weekly technology newsletter read by close to 200,000 peoplePeterDeep Tech Investment Lead at Hummingbird VenturesAniTalent Team at Hummingbird VenturesIsabel FoxHead of Investor Relations at Hoxton Ventures

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